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MAJOR RESPONSIBILTIES
The CRC Associate Director (AD) provides the operational and administrative leadership to support the CRC realizing its mission of producing innovative research to inform the building of healthy, prosperous, sustainable and equitable regions in California and beyond. The AD reports to and assists the Faculty Director in setting and executing the strategic objectives for the CRC. The AD leads the CRC’s short and long term planning, and the development and execution of CRC projects; assessment of multiple constituency needs; developing funding proposals for foundations, public agencies, and individual donors; evaluation of academic program activities and functions; communication and cooperation with faculty in program areas: development of interdisciplinary collaborations; and initiation of programs that develop new programmatic directions.
1.  Organizational and Strategic Management (50%) The AD will hire, supervise, and mentor administrative and program staff affiliated with the Center and will also supervise and mentor students conducting research through the Center, when appropriate.
The AD oversees all CRC budgets, personnel, finances and facilities. Provides leadership to meet Center and project goals and staffing needs by supervising Center core staff and academics. Prepares annual and other periodic reports.
The AD will develop the Center’s annual budget, including both internal and extramural funds, in consultation with the CA&ES Dean. The AD – with the assistance of the Operations and Finance Manager — will manage and report on all program funds, as required by University policies and procedures.
The AD will work with Center staff in the development of an Annual Report and other publications and will develop other strategies to communicate Center activities to external constituencies, including non-profit organizations, media, foundations, representatives of state and Federal government agencies, and the public.

2.  Fund Development and Budget Management (30%) The AD will play a lead role – in partnership with the Faculty Director — in seeking external funding through grants contracts, and individual donors and will assist broader College and University fund development efforts to support research projects involving the Center.
The AD will support the development of collaborative research and outreach projects among UC Davis faculty, research staff and graduate students on issues related to regional change.
3.  Communications, Network Development, Professional Competence (25%) The AD will establish and maintain contact with other leading regional change researchers and institutions within and beyond California, and will develop MOUs with researchers and institutions outside of CA&ES as appropriate.
The AD will develop and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders and end-users of Center research, including regulatory, local, state, and federal agencies, policy makers, external interest groups, foundations, non-profit organizations, industry organizations, and the media.
The AD will represent the Center in scholarly, professional, policy and other networks, associations, and venues and will, as appropriate, review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications relevant to the Center’s activities. However, this is not a research or teaching position and these activities will not be criteria in assessment.
The AD will develop a broad knowledge of regional change-related research and extension activities being conducted by UC Davis faculty and other research personnel, and will establish and maintain contact with these individuals and encourage them to implement their research through the Center.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (Masters required, Ph.D. preferred) in city and regional planning, geography, sociology, public policy, public health, public administration, or related field.
Extensive experience with fund development and grant management from foundations, individual donors, and public sources.
Experience with human resources, staff development and mentoring (with both professional and student staff).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with media relations, publicity, and strategic communications.
Broad understanding of regional planning and policy issues in California and nationally.
Ability to effectively engage with a diversity of constituents (faculty, students, administration funders, policy makers, advocates, business leaders) from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.
Applications: Applications should be submitted on-line at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00909[recruit.ucdavis.edu].
Applicants should submit: curriculum vitae (required); cover letter (required); Statement of Contributions to Diversity (required); Relevant Publications or Products, 1-2 (optional); 5 Letters of Recommendation/Extramural (required). The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by 4/29/2016. (Initial review date)
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. The CRC is committed to the values of social justice and in our work and building a diverse and welcoming organization for people of all backgrounds. People of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and other under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Harvard College is currently seeking applications for the newly established Director of the Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship position. This position will assume primary responsibility for the implementation of an exciting new initiative connecting public service to academic coursework at Harvard College.

Qualifications include a Doctoral degree and previous teaching experience along with a demonstrated commitment to public service. The Director of the Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship will provide leadership for this new initiative while concurrently teaching at least one engaged scholarship course each year in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The Director of the Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship will have an office and receive administrative support in the Phillips Brooks House Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship. This position will report to the Dean of Undergraduate Education (curriculum and pedagogy) and the Assistant Dean for Public Service (experiential placements). This position will also work closely with public service staff and student leaders along with faculty and members of the FAS Standing Committee on Public Service.

Review of applications has begun, so candidates need to apply by MONDAY NOVEMBER 23rd, in order to receive consideration.

For more information and to apply to this position, please click the following link: Director of the Program in Engaged Scholarship.

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Harvard is committed to diversity in the workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Responsibilities include: carrying out an active research agenda that makes significant contributions to the field of urban education; teaching graduate level courses in the Urban Education, Leadership, and Policy studies program; chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees; and contributing service related to the university’s urban mission.

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in education or a relevant field, a record of or potential for effective graduate teaching, and experience and/or a commitment to working in and fostering a diverse student, faculty, and staff environment. Candidates should have experience working in pre-K to 12 urban educational settings; demonstrated experience conducting research that has an explicit social justice focus and that can serve as a model of how research can facilitate change in education. They should be well prepared to bridge theory, research and practice and to guide doctoral students in designing and conducting this type of integrated scholarship. Candidates should also demonstrate a record or potential for external grant funding for research (commensurate with appointment level). At the associate professor rank, candidates should have a record of successfully chairing doctoral dissertations and a demonstrated commitment to mentoring junior faculty and scholar-practitioner doctoral students.

The Department of Leadership in Education provides a dynamic environment for faculty and graduate students to engage in nationally-recognized research, especially in areas related to equity issues, school reform, organizational change in pre-K to 12 and higher education, education policy, leadership, and the social context of urban and higher education from local, state, national and global perspectives. The curriculum focuses on preparing pre-K to 12 urban and higher education leaders and scholars who are committed to fostering, facilitating, and managing change in diverse settings, and on the preparation and certification of administrators. The Department is home to two graduate programs: Higher Education Administration and Urban Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies. Both programs offer the PhD and EdD and enroll full-time working professionals with diverse backgrounds and work settings. The programs are highly regarded in the region and nation for developing leaders in pre-K to 12 and higher education. Faculty have developed strong curricula in each program; they are active researchers whose scholarship has attracted national and international attention.

Candidates should apply online at http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=65161[umb.interviewexchange.com]

A complete application will include: a letter of interest that discusses the candidate’s research agenda and teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae; and at least two recent publications. Contact information for three references should be submitted online. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Patricia Krueger-Henney at patricia.krueger@umb.edu.

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, the University of Massachusetts Boston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the university operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2016, in Anthropology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Urban Studies, or a related field.

The goal of the Gittell postdoctoral fellowship program is to prepare researchers committed to understanding and addressing critical issues in community-engaged research, especially in urban settings. The Visiting Professor will be expected to help administer seminars and activities sponsored by the Marilyn J. Gittell Chair in Urban Studies.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 15th, 2016.

For more information, click here. To apply, go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for “Gittell” or Job ID 14079.

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